John R. Hogness, 1974-79

Born on June 27, 1922 in Oakland, California, Hogness attended the University of Chicago and received his Bachelors degree in 1943 and his MD in 1946. From 1946 until 1971 he served as a Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine. In 1941 He became the President of the National Academy of Science Institute of Medicine as well as a Professor of Medicine at George Washington University in 1972. He served in both those faculties until 1974 when he became the President of the University of Washington. He served 1974 to 1979. After his service as President of the University he was the President of the Association of Academic Health Centers. In 1989 he became a Professor in the School of Public Health at the University of Washington.